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THEORIES AND METHODS OF LEARNING A LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT LANGUAGE

AFRICAN 670
Course Description

A theoretical and practical exploration of second language acquisition (SLA) and self-instructional methods. Tests and/or modifies one or more theories/methods by putting these self-instructional methods into practice in order to learn a less commonly taught language (LCTL).

Prerequisites

Concurrent enrollment in AFRICAN 671

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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